From Florence: Cooking Class & Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse

This hands-on cooking class takes place at a Tuscan farmhouse outside Florence and suits food lovers interested in traditional Italian cuisine.

Highlights

• Experience a cooking class at a farmhouse in rural Tuscany
• Explore Florence's Mercato Centrale to shop for fresh ingredients
• Learn to make classic dishes like bruschetta, pasta, ragù, and Tiramisù
• Enjoy a 3-course meal paired with local wine after the class
• Receive a cooking diploma and recipes to recreate dishes at home

Description

Begin with a guided walking tour of Florence's historic Mercato Centrale, where you meet local bakers, butchers, and farmers selling fresh, high-quality produce. Choose seasonal ingredients including fruit, vegetables, cheeses, cured meats, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives for your cooking session.

Then, travel by bus to a farmhouse set in the Tuscan countryside. Under the guidance of a professional chef, learn to prepare traditional dishes. Make fresh egg pasta by hand and pair it with a hearty ragù. Prepare classic bruschetta using fresh bread, homegrown tomatoes, and the farmhouse's extra virgin olive oil.

Enjoy a break with a glass of Chianti wine before cooking traditional Tuscan roast pork and roast potatoes seasoned with fresh herbs from the property. Finish by making Tiramisù, the well-known Italian coffee and cream dessert.

At the end of the class, sit down to a 3-course meal featuring the dishes you prepared, accompanied by regional wine selected to complement each course. Receive a diploma and recipe booklet to help you recreate the meal at home. A driver will return you to Florence after the experience.

Includes

• Mercato Centrale walking tour
• Guide
• Transportation from Florence to the farmhouse and back
• Cooking lesson
• 3-course lunch
• Wine
• Recipes
• Italian cooking diploma

Important Information

• The Mercato Centrale is closed on Sundays and public holidays, so the market visit is omitted on these days
• Due to uneven and steep surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or wheelchair users
• A vegetarian option is available; gluten-free or other dietary requirements cannot be accommodated

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book early to secure your spot. Wear comfortable shoes for the Mercato Centrale walk and bring an appetite for traditional Tuscan cuisine.